Friday, October 15, 2010

Letters to Lizzy - A Nest Box Craze

Dear Lizzy,
You have mentioned that you and your entire flock of girls prefer ONE certain nest box. 
Lizzy, PLEASE tell us what is so special about that one particular nest box!
Signed,
Alice in Wonderland
Dear Alice,
Most hens, when choosing a place to pop out an egg, will be looking for that special spot - the HOT SEAT, if you will - and when they notice another hen has picked THE perfect nest, of course the next hen will want it TOO!  Kind of like you HUMANS - always wanting what the other one has!  And, if we're lucky, the box will be warm and cozy, already burrowed into the shape of a hen's body, and ready to accept another egg!  What could be more EGG-citing?!?
- Lizzy

16 comments:

Angela said...

Makes it easier for you to find eggs when you go collecting! You gotta love that!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Angela

Cherrie said...

The grass is always greener on the other nest! lol

Kim said...

"Nest-Envy" - I love it!! Thanks for "laying" this mystery to rest.
Kim

gail said...

okay....are chickens eggcentric?
gail

Unknown said...

Egg-actly! Don't ruffle the feathers!
Have a great weekend.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

That nest must be in the lay-away aisle. ;-)

Cindy said...

Okay girl I about peed in my pants laughing..Lizzy thinking of Roo-Roo..lol

I promise he will be talking to her next week..it is a little crazy here right now.
He has her picture pinned up in the hen house..he has ruffled some of His barn chicks..they don't like new Chicks..lol

Hugs..Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham

devin said...

How funny! Perhaps it has the best view!

Chatty Crone said...

We always want what others have! sandie

Rose said...

Is there not squatter's rights or what about lottery?

Jane said...

Love your new Halloween look!

Jane

Debbie said...

Sounds like a good idea to use a warm nest, rather than a cold one.
Debbie@houseatthelake

kim said...

Is that Roo Roo your thinking of while trying to write back?????????

Verde Farm said...

Lizzy, you are so wise and tell it like it is. Thanks for all your advice!
Amy

Jean Tuthill said...

Hey, I learned something today.... I love the shredded paper in there, looks like a very artistic nest. Quick, send it in to Somerset magazine.

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Sweetie...
I love it when Lizzy shares with me. She is just so stinkin cute. You can tell her so too.

Isn't it funny how nature always wants what the other has. Even in critters.

Hope you are having a great week. I am in and out of late. Trying to catch up and visit. Sorry for the tardiness sweetie.

Many hugs and so much love, Sherry